gwaa1 / waa1 / gwo1緺
Jyutpinggwaa1 / waa1 / gwo1
Yalegwā / wā / gwō
Definition
A coil or knot of hair worn by women; a blue and purple ribbon used to tie a seal.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a bun or a coil of hair worn on the head. It is a somewhat literary or traditional term that is less common in everyday speech compared to more generic words for hair styles. You will mostly encounter it in descriptions of traditional Chinese clothing or period dramas.
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She tied her hair into a bun, she looks very energetic.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common word 紮 which refers to the action of tying hair. Learners often mistake it for a general term for all hairstyles, but it specifically denotes a coiled or bun-like shape.
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Grammar guides
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